Upcoming classes

Certified clinical hypnosis training

California Hypnosis Center's Stockton office is offering certified clinical hypnosis training. For information, call Suzie at 476-0637 or visit http://www.cahypnosiscenter.com.

Pharmacy and EKG technology programs

California State University, Stanislaus is offering programs in pharmacy and EKG technology beginning in October.

• A comprehensive 50-hour pharmacy technology certificate program will prepare students to enter the pharmacy field and to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board's PTCB exam.

• A comprehensive 50-hour EKG technician certificate program will prepare students to function as EKG technicians and to take the American Society of Phlebotomy Technician exam and the Electrocardiograph Technician exam.

Programs are $999 each and are offered on weekday evenings. For more information, call 467-5399 or visit http://www.extended.com.

Yoga class

Hutchins Street Square is offering a yoga class on Mondays and Thurdays next month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The class will include stretching postures and breathing practice to strengthen the body and mind. For more information, call 333-5511.

Well-being class

St. Joseph's Medical Center is offering a well-being class on Wednesday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in classroom 1 at St. Joseph's, 1800 N. California St., Stockton. Those who attend will learn techniques to mitigate stress through breathing, guided imagery, intuitive healing, mindfulness practice and unconditional love. For more information, call 461-5061.

Special education meeting

The Family Resource Network is offering a special education meeting for parents on Oct. 9 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the center, 5250 Claremont Ave., Stockton. Topics will include an overview of relevant special education laws, strengthening advocacy skills, the rights of parents and their children with disabilities, developing an effective individual education program and effective communication with professionals. Cost is $10 for parents of children ages 3 to 22 and free for parents with children from birth to 36 months. For more information, call (800) 847-3030.

Diabetes education series

The Senior Center at Hutchins Street Square along with Lodi Memorial Hospital are offering a three-week diabetes education series beginning on Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. at 125 S. Hutchins St. Those who attend will learn the causes of diabetes, control through nutrition, blood sugar testing, exercise and personal care, complications and information about insulin and oral medications. To register or for more information, call 369-6921.