FYI: Learn safety tips for seniors
Published 11:15 pm Monday, September 15, 2008
Learn how to stay active and independent at Senior Stroll on Thursday at the Everett Mall.
The free event is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and includes a mall walk, exercise demonstrations, blood pressure checks, hearing and vision screenings, balance presentations, medication reviews and home safety information.
Senior Stroll is the first event sponsored by the Snohomish County Fall Prevention Coalition. Falls are a major threat to the health and independence of the elderly. According to the group, nearly one-third of older adults experience a fall, which can result in a life-changing loss of mobility and independence.
For more information, contact Leanne Blanchard, Catholic Community Services, at 425-257-2111, ext. 3313; e-mail LeanneB@ccsww.org; or contact Jan Skidmore, Senior Services of Snohomish County, at 425-290-1250, ext. 223, or jskidmore@sssc.org.
Farm festival planned Saturday
Enjoy pancakes Saturday to kick off the festivities of Harvest Jubilee, a Snohomish County fall farm festival.
The Stanwood Community and Senior Center holds a pancake breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. at 7430 276th St. NW in Stanwood. Adult meals cost $5 and kids eat for $3.
Festival guides and a map will be available.
Library to promote early literacy
The Everett Public Library is partnering with local organizations to raise awareness about the importance of early literacy.
In the program, parents become their child’s first teacher and use simple activities and games to build their child’s early literacy skills in preparation for kindergarten.
Both branches of the Everett Public Library have scheduled free programs: 10:30 a.m. at the Evergreen branch and 2 p.m. at the Hoyt Avenue branch, Saturday.
For more information, call 425-257-8030.
Sunday is a day for peace
United Nations International Day of Peace is Sunday. Peace doves will be flown around the world.
Everett Peace Action, Veterans for Peace and Bike4peace made a Peace Dove at the Bike4peace Benefit Concert July 20. It will be flown at noon Sunday at the Everett Mall.
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