Health calendar
Published 3:26 pm Monday, April 19, 2010
Bastyr University: 14500 Juanita Drive NE, Kenmore; 425-602-3152; www.bastyr.edu.
Learn about massage, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. April 24, Room 286; open to ages 15 and older; $125 per participant and companion; register at 425-602-3152; bring a sack lunch, pillow and blanket.
Postpartum doula training, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 30 and May 1, Seattle Midwifery School, 4000 NE 41st St., Seattle; $599; register at 425-602-3152; no registration deadline.
Breast cancer screenings: By appointment, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., various dates and sites, look for Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Mammography Van; price details at 206-288-7800; www.seattlecca.org. Van will be at Safeway store, 15332 Aurora Ave. N., Shoreline, on April 27.
Counseling and classes: Pathways for Women YWCA; affordable mental health clinics, downtown Everett and Lynnwood locations; 425-412-2360.
CPR, first aid and childbirth preparation classes: Various times, weekdays and Saturdays, Cascade Valley Hospital, 330 S. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington; $25 to $85 per series; registration required, 360-618-7850; e-mail trindac@cascadevalley.org; [URL]www.cascadevalley.org;http://www.cascadevalley.org.
Dance Pulse aerobic exercise: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays and 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Gary Weikel room, Willis Tucker Park, 6705 Puget Park Drive, Snohomish; $32 for four sessions in four weeks, $54 for eight sessions in four weeks, continual series, join any time; $10 per session for drop-in; register at 425-338-6600www.snoco.org;http://www.snoco.orgwww.DancePulse.info;http://www.DancePulse.info.
Diabetic foot care education: 9:30 a.m. second Saturdays, Shoes ‘N’ Feet store, 1203-R SE Everett Mall Way, Everett (across from the mall); free; 425-348-7306www.shoesnfeet.com;http://www.shoesnfeet.com.
Edmonds Parks &Recreation: 700 Main St., Edmonds; 425-771-0230www.reczone.org;http://www.reczone.org.
Jazzercise Lite (low-impact) exercise class for seniors or those beginning a fitness program, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; $20 one-time sign-up fee; $8 drop-in; $35 per month if automatic withdrawal from checking account; $80 for eight-week pass, senior discount available; start at any time, register with instructor before class.
Gentle yoga, noon to 1 p.m. Mondays; $32 for four-week session, $40 for five-week session.
First aid and CPR classes: 9 a.m. to noon for first aid and 1 to 4 p.m. for CPR, second Saturdays, Snohomish County Fire Protection District No. 22, 8424 99th Ave. NE, Arlington; free, but sign up at 360-659-6400; students must attend both sessions on each date; cards issued upon completion remain effective two years.
First aid, baby-sitting, child safety classes: Marysville Public Library, 6120 Grove St., Marysville; registration required; 360-363-8400.
Free mammograms: By appointment for the uninsured or underinsured, Citrine Health, 2817 Rockefeller Ave., Everett; 425-259-9899.
HIV testing: Walk-in, 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, 3020 Rucker Ave., Everett; or 5 to 7 p.m. second and fourth Mondays, 6101 200th St. SW, Lynnwood, free; other times by appointment, at 425-339-5298; low-risk people can make appointments for $78.
Senior exercise: 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; $2; Arbor Place, Silver Lake, 12806 Bothell-Everett Highway; 425-338-3227.
Skagit Valley Hospital: 360-629-6481, 360-814-2424www.skagitvalleyhospital.org;http://www.skagitvalleyhospital.org.
Disease screenings, by appointment, starting at 7:30 a.m. April 27; $29 covers several tests, including peripheral artery disease and high cholesterol; registration required at 360-814-2424, 360-629-6481.
Pregnancy and childbirth preparation, six-week courses; $90, medical coupons accepted, payment due before first class; additional option, for $20, includes breastfeeding tips and discussion with a pediatrician; register at 360-814-2424 or 360-629-6481.
South County Senior Center events: 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds; 425-774-5555www.scscedmonds.org;http://www.scscedmonds.org.
Basic foot care, by appointment, 9 to 11:30 a.m. first and third Tuesdays; $10, reserve a session at 425-774-5555.
Enhanced fitness, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; $30 and $35 per month.
Soft exercise, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; $20 and $25 per month.
Stevens Hospital classes: 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds; registration required; 425-640-4066www.stevenshospital.org;http://www.stevensÃ⅛ƒÆ’Ã⅛ˆ¢Ã¢â€šˆ¬Ã…ˆ¡Ã⅛ƒâ€šÃ⅛‚ˆhospital.org. Classes on fourth floor unless otherwise noted.
Fall prevention, third floor conference room, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. April 21; free.
Lowering high cholesterol, 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 21; free.
Pain and beyond, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Mondays and Fridays, April 26 through May 21; $120 for eight sessions.
“Spirituality and aging” presentation: 9:30 a.m. to noon April 23, Trinity Episcopal Church, 2301 Hoyt Ave., Everett; free, but registration required at 425-252-4129; discussion includes “Five (end-of-life) Wishes.”
“Spring detox” presentation: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 22, Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds; $25; 425-771-0230.
Women’s wellness classes and events: Women’s Wellness Center, 2817 Rockefeller Ave., Everett; 425-259-9899www.womenswellness center.org;http://www.womenswellnessÃ⅛ƒÆ’Ã⅛ˆ¢Ã¢â€šˆ¬Ã…ˆ¡Ã⅛ƒâ€šÃ⅛‚ˆcenter.org. Classes are for drop-in guests as space permits.
Circuit training room open, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays.
Belly dancing for all skill levels, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays.
Yoga for all skill levels, noon to 1 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays and 9:30 to 10:50 a.m. Saturdays.
Volunteers
American Red Cross: The Whidbey Island and Camano Island chapters seek volunteer health and safety instructors able to teach community classes at least once a month; 360-257-2096, 888-216-5727.
MS Helping Hands: Seeks volunteers for regular shifts, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 9792 Edmonds Way, Suite 229, Edmonds
