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Medicare 101 – Daphne King and Tischa Simpson will discuss a range of topics relating to Medicare coverage for skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and home health services. Today, 1 p.m., at Touchmark on South Hill, 2929 S. Waterford Drive. Free. Call (509) 979-0127 or email keelypyebarrett @gmail.com for more information.

Activities for Those with Dementia – Presentation will discuss different types of activities and forms of engagements for those with varying forms of dementia. Today, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Pine Ridge Alzheimer’s Care Center, 12009 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. RSVP is requested as seating is limited. Call (509) 924-4388 to RSVP and for more information.

Free Skin Cancer Screenings – Kootenai Cancer Center is offering free skin cancer screenings. May 12, 8-10:30 a.m. at Kootenai Cancer Center, 700 W. Ironwood Drive, Coeur d’Alene, and May 19, 10 a.m.-noon, at Kootenai Cancer Center, 520 N. Third Ave., Sandpoint. Spot checks are available by appointment. Call (208) 666-3148 for more information or to make an appointment.

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CPR - Friends and Family - Pediatric - Adult CPR, child CPR, infant CPR and choking. Cost is $10 per person. 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.

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“Celebrate LIFE!” Expo – Annual event sponsored by PED (Prevention, Education and Development) Programs for Successful Aging. Available screenings include: anticoagulation; blood pressure; bone density; depression; diabetes; eye; fall prevention; fall risk; foot/ankle evaluation; functional fitness; hearing; home safety; medicine review; memory review; nutrition; oral cancer; osteoporosis; pedograph/foot health; and spinal care. Saturday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. Tickets are $5 if purchased at the PED Office, 315 W. Mission Ave., Suite 25A, or $10 at the door. Call (509) 326-1471 or email executivedirector@ped- spokane.org for more information.

Buried in Treasures Workshop – Facilitated self-help/support group for people who hoard/clutter. Next session begins Monday, 9-11 a.m., at 5025 N. Market St. Registration is $35, includes book and other materials. Call (509) 434-8874 or email info@ lighteningtheload.org for more information.

Pre-Diabetes Class – Two-part class series for those who are or who know someone who is at risk for or has been diagnosed with pre- diabetes. All participants receive a free testing meter. Monday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., and May 21, 5:30-6:30 p.m., at 501 N. Riverpoint Blvd., Suite 245. Cost is $30, includes a support partner. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.

Skin Cancer Screenings – Free screenings for all ages performed by a local dermatologist. May 15, 3-5 p.m., at Advanced Dermatology and Skin Surgery, 1807 N. Hutchinson Road, Spokane Valley; May 17, 2-4 p.m., at Northwest Dermatology, 757 E. Holland Ave.; and May 18, 8-11:30 a.m., at Dermatology Associates, 5901 N. Lidgerwood St., No. 118. Screenings take place every half hour. Free. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.

Health Cooking Class – Learn to prepare a healthy new meal. This month’s program is “Mom was right, ‘Eat your vegetables.’ ” May 17, 6:30-8 p.m., at Holy Family Health Education Center, Room 4, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. Free. Visit www.cherspokane.org for more information.

Stroke Check Screenings – Screenings show participants if they are at an increased risk for having a stroke. Screening is free, full lipid panel is $20. Appointments are required. May 19, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., at Holy Family Health Education Center, Room 1, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. Visit www.cherspokane.org for more information.

Good Grief – Light of Hope Workshop – Connie Jacobs Life Coaching presents the Good Grief – Light of Hope Workshop, which covers the many forms of grief and specific tools you can use to get through it. May 19, 11 a.m., at Mirabeau Park Hotel, 100 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. Cost is $25 per person, 50 percent discount for bringing a guest. Call (509) 850-2643, visit www.conniejacobs-lifecoach.com, or email 2busy2bee@q.com for more information or to register.

Diabetes After Gestational Diabetes, Can We Prevent the Progression? – Covers the steps women who had gestational diabetes can take to reduce their risk of developing diabetes. May 31, 5:30-7 p.m., at 501 N. Riverpoint Blvd., Suite 245. Cost is free. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.

Washington State University Memory Problem Study Participants Sought – Psychology researchers at Washington State University are seeking people with memory problems and their spouses or other family members to participate in treatment and intervention groups. The goal of the project is to help people maintain their independence as long as possible, decrease caregiver burden and increase social support networks for both clients and their families or caregivers. Call (509) 335-4033, ext. 1.

Adult Children from Dysfunctional Families and Co-Dependents – How to grow out of these dysfunctional patterns in a 26-week program of group therapy and support with tools for the results you want. Groups meet various weekday evenings from 7-9 p.m., or Saturday daytime, at Life Directions Counseling Center in Spokane Valley. Call (509) 922-3915.