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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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“Xeomin: New NeuroToxin for Dystonia” – Dyscoveries Dystonia support group is holding this educational meeting on Xeomin and other treatment options. Today, 2-3:15 p.m., St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St. (509) 891-0790, denise@designden.com

CPR – Friends and Family – Pediatric – Class covers child CPR, infant CPR and choking. Cost is $25. Today, 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.

Meditations for Heart and Mind – Ongoing meditation class teaches mindfulness meditation as well as the heart practices of loving-kindness, forgiveness, and compassion. Each evening includes guided 30-minute meditation and dharma talk (topic of the evening) with time for discussion. All levels of experience welcome. Wednesdays through Nov. 24, 6-7:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Family Center Chapel, 1016 N. Superior St. Cost is $10-$12 per class. Call (509) 483-6495, ext. 133 for scholarship information. Visit www.mainstream-mindfulness

.com, e-mail sati@windwireless.net, or call (509) 928-3863 to register and for more information.

Babysitting Basics – For ages 10-15. Class covers topics such as how to care for infants, toddlers and older children; CPR and first aid for infants and children; discipline issues; safety; and business basics. Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, Room 200, 711 S. Cowley St. Cost is $40. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.

“Zumba Canathon” – Monday, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Southside Senior Activity and Community Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. Free for anyone who donates canned foods for the Union Gospel Mission. (509) 535-0803

Boot Camp – Adult Fitness – Make fitness exciting and effective by utilizing a variety of plyometrics, calisthenics and agility training to work the entire body. Four-week class is held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Monday through Dec. 10, 6-7 p.m. at Kid Sports Indoor Sports Facility, 416 N. Madelia St. Cost is $89. (509) 625-6200, www.spokaneparks.org

“Aging Well” Classes and Events – Meditation 101 – Tuesdays, Nov. 16-Dec. 7, 3-4 p.m., $36. Reiki: An overview of this ancient Japanese healing art. Nov. 16, 10-11:30 a.m., $12. Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. (509) 535-0803

Healthy Holiday Cooking – This class looks at recipes and covers how to reduce calories without sacrificing taste and quality. Nov. 16, 6-7:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Medical Building, Mother Joseph Room, 101 W. Eighth Ave. Free. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.

“Can You Hear Me Now?” – Free question-and-answer session discusses hearing aids and hearing evaluations. Nov. 17, 1 p.m. at Providence Holy Family Health Education Center, Room 1, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. Call (509) 482-2372 to register and for more information.

Balance and Dizziness Seminar – Free event is Nov. 18, 1 p.m. at Providence Holy Family Health Education Center, Room 1, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. Call (509) 482-2372 to register and for more information.

Flu Vaccines at Spokane Regional Health District – Clinic appointments for adults and children 3 and older are available by calling (509) 324-1600. Call (509) 324-1643 or visit www.srhd.org for more information.

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