Health Calendar
Published 10:51 pm Monday, May 3, 2010
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 Cottage Lake Safeway store, 19150 NE Woodinville-Duvall Road, Woodinville, on May 5.
“Cooling inflammation with food” presentation: 6:30 to 9 p.m. May 5, Edmonds PCC Natural Market, 9803 Edmonds Way; $35 PCC members, $40 nonmembers; register at 206-545-7112. Learn what food can prevent or decrease inflammation and reduce the risk of degenerative diseases.
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 Everett 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 onetime 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.
Pathways to Work: Training for those who must return to work, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. weekdays, May 5 through 18 in Monroe. Call for locations; sponsored by YWCA regional center, 3301 Broadway, Everett. Registration required; 425-258-2766, ext. 226www.ywcaworks.org;http://www.ywcaworks.org.
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.
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.
Stanwood Library: 9701 271st St. NW, Stanwood; 360-629-3132www.sno-isle.org;http://www.sno-isle.org.
Five-minute daily energy balancing, 6 to 8 p.m. May 5; free; guests advised to wear comfortable clothes and bring water.
Stevens Hospital classes: 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds; registration required; 425-640-4066www.stevenshospital.org;http://www.stevensÃ⅛ƒÆ’Ã⅛†â€™Ã⅛ƒÂˆ¢Ã⅛ˆ¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ã‚ˆ¬Ã⅛…ˆ¡Ã⅛ƒÆ’Ã⅛ˆ¢Ã¢â€šˆ¬Ã…ˆ¡Ã⅛ƒâ€šÃ⅛‚ˆhospital.org. Classes on fourth floor unless otherwise noted.
Class covering pre-diabetes issues, glucose intolerance and metabolic syndrome, 6 to 8 p.m. May 5; $30.
Reduce your sodium intake, 6:30 to 8 p.m. May 5; free.
Preoperative joint class, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. May 7 and 21; free, but register at 425-640-4066.
HeartSaver CPR, 6 to 9 p.m. May 10; $40.
Pediatric HeartSaver CPR and first aid, 6 to 9 p.m. May 10 and 12; $80 total.
Women’s wellness classes and events: Women’s Wellness Center, 2817 Rockefeller Ave., Everett; 425-259-9899www.womenswellnesscenter.org;http://www.womenswellnessÃ⅛ƒÆ’Ã⅛†â€™Ã⅛ƒÂˆ¢Ã⅛ˆ¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ã‚ˆ¬Ã⅛…ˆ¡Ã⅛ƒÆ’Ã⅛ˆ¢Ã¢â€šˆ¬Ã…ˆ¡Ã⅛ƒâ€šÃ⅛‚ˆcenter.org
