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HEALTH & FITNESS:

Through June 28

Self Esteem Classes with Lee Davis, every Saturday, 3-5pm, free, Memorial Park, 1401 Olympic Blvd., 310.230.5163.

Through July 7

Lose Weight for Good, class, 7-8:30pm, $300, St. John’s Health Center, 1328 22nd St., 310.829.8453.

May 10

Outsmarting Brain Tumors, conference with neurosurgeon Keith L. Black, M.D., 7:45am-4:30pm, free, Harvey Morse Auditorium, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 8700 Beverly Blvd., LA, 800. 233.2771.

Breathe and Move: Simple Energy Exercises for Vibrant Health, presented by Jiling Hu. 2:45-3:45pm, YMCA of Santa Monica, Cayton Room, 1332 6th St., members free, non-members $15, 310.393.2721. Also May 25.

ONGOING

Salsa Dancing Lessons with Ana Maria Alvarez, 7:30-8:30pm Wednesdays, $15 per class, free dancing after 8:30pm, Danny’s Deli, 23 Windward Ave., Venice, 310.566.5610.

The Santa Monica Laughter Club meets Thursdays, 11am-noon, Shakti’s Elements, 717 Broadway. Donations of any amount accepted. Call Kim Selbert, Certified Laughter Yoga Leader, 310.471.5773.

Sharing Strength and Hope, breast cancer support group, meets the second Monday of each month, 6:30pm, Santa Monica Bay Women’s Club, 1210 4th St., 310.395.1308.

The 12 Steps for Everybody’s Writing Workshop meets every Wednesday, 7-8pm, 16730 Bollinger Drive in Pacific Palisades. Also, every third Saturday, 3-hour writing workshop, 9am-noon. Call 310.454.5138 or e-mail info@12stepsforeverybody.org.

Yoga Classes at Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, including a kid’s yoga class, classes in Spanish, beginner’s courses, and free meditation and kirtan every Wednesday at 7pm and Sunday at 6:30pm, 13325 Beach Ave., MDR, 310.822.yoga.

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