Health Bulletin May 12-19 – HomeFit, Mom’s Group, Life Line Screening and Lunch and Learn

Coming
Use of Facilities – Pool and Track – Public access to indoor track, locker rooms, basketball courts and CSC pool. Does not include use of the fitness center or weight room. For more information, visit campusce.net/spokane/course/course.aspx?c=979. Monday through June 17, Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St. $30.
Quick Fitness/Weight Room – Community members may work out in the SFCC and/or/SCC fitness center and weight room for the current term and the SCC pool during scheduled open swim hours. Monday through June 17, Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St. $90.
Body Conditioning – Classes designed to provide strength training programs to help participants achieve fat burning and metabolism boosting benefits. For more information, visit campusce.net/spokane/course/course.aspx?c=977. Monday through June 8, 6:00 a.m. Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St. $60.
Springboard Diving – Learn basic and advanced springboard diving skills. Open to all ages. For more information and to register, visit campusce.net/spokane/course/course.aspx?c=1108. Monday through May 25, 5 p.m. Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St. $60.
Low impact aerobics – A continuous class for seniors. Mondays at 10:30 a.m. and Thursdays at 10 a.m. Zion Lutheran Church, 8304 E. Buckeye Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 926-5407.
HomeFit – Workshop presenting information to attendees on how to decide what kind of home modifications are needed to stay in your home as you age. This workshop focuses on “universal design” elements in the home. Virtual. Sign up at bit.ly/3ksG88i. Thursday, 10-11 a.m. Presented by AARP. Free.
Kootenai County Community Forum – The Alzheimer’s Association, in partnership with the Northern Idaho Regional Agency on Aging and Kootenai Health, is hosting a community forum to seek input from leaders, professional and family caregivers, and the community on the needs of families and caregivers dealing with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia. Thursday, 5:30-7 p.m. Lake City Center, 1916 Lakewood Drive, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 667-4628.
Mom’s Group – A group for mothers to enjoy conversation and playtime. For more information, visit nurturespokane.com/upcoming-events. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. Nurture Lactation, 2607 S. Southeast Blvd., #B150. Free. (509) 954-5337.
CDA Kite Fly – In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re partnering with the Coeur d’Alene National Mental Illness Alliance to present a family kite party in McEuen Park behind the library. Bring your favorite kite or pick up a free kite from the library provided by NAMI CDA every Saturday in May. Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. McEuen Park, 420 E. Front St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 769-2252.
Life Line Screening – Learn about risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and more through affordable screenings with Life Line Screening. Saturday afternoon. Jensen Memorial Youth Ranch, 620 N. Stanley St., Medical Lake. Free.
Low impact aerobics – A continuous class for seniors. Mondays at 10:30 a.m. and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. Monday, Zion Lutheran Church, 8304 E. Buckeye Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 926-5407.
Lunch and Learn – A series of information on Medicare and senior health related topics. Hosted by Chris Murphy of Humana. Sessions include a light lunch for registered participants. Hosted on Zoom. May 16: Eat healthy to control cholesterol. Visit cdalibrary.org for more information. Monday, presented by the Coeur d’Alene Public Library. Free.
Bike to Work Week – Start Bike to Work Week with a hearty free breakfast at the North Bank Shelter adjacent to the Ice Age Floods playground in Riverfront Park. Monday, 7 a.m. Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. (509) 625-6601.
Operation Protect Veterans – Learn about veteran scam issues and how to protect yourself from scams. Resources and information provided at the end of the event. To register, visit bit.ly/3LQ2uNf. Virtual event. Tuesday, 10-11 a.m. Presented by AARP. Free.
Medicare Workshop at the Library – Bring questions about the benefits of Medicare. Learn more about Medicare coverage for special conditions. Register at forms.office.com/r/iNdEGhDDK8 or call (208) 769-2315 ext. 410. Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315.
In progress
Parenthood/childbirth
Deaconess Classes – Deaconess Hospital offers a variety of virtual classes for new parents, including Childbirth Preparation, Life With Baby, Daddy 101 Breastfeeding and more. Visit multicare.org/classes-events for details. MultiCare Deaconess Hospital, 800 W. Fifth Ave. Free. (509) 473-BABY
Early Infant and Toddler Support – Provided by Spokane Regional Health District. Services and screenings are available for children 3 and under suspected of having developmental delays, disabilities or special needs. Early intervention service providers assess functional domains such as cognitive, motor, social-emotional, speech and language, vision, and hearing. To learn more, visit srhd.org/programs-and-services/infant-toddler-network or call (509) 324-1651.
Holy Family Hospital Maternity Center Tour – In-person tours have been canceled until further notice. To take a virtual tour, visit providence.org/locations/wa/holy-family-hospital/family-maternity-center. (509) 482-0111.