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Published 8:22 am Monday, October 25, 2010

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; 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, continuing series, join any time; $10 per session for drop-in; register at 425-338-6600www.snoco.org, 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; 425-348-7306.

Edmonds Parks &Recreation: 700 Main St., Edmonds; 425-771-0230, 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 per drop-in session; $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.

Edmonds Senior Center events: 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds; 425-774-5555.

• 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.

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.

Flu shot clinics: By appointment 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on days listed below, excluding holidays; $30 per adult, $15 per child; www.getaflushot.com..

• Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Snohomish County Health District office, 6101 200th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-775-3522.

• Tuesdays and Thursdays, Snohomish County Health District office, 3020 Rucker Ave., Suite 108, Everett; 425-339-5220.

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.

Lynnwood Senior Center: 5800 198th St. SW, Lynnwood; register at 425-670-5050.

• Advanced Enhance Fitness, 9:50 to 10:50 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays through November; cardiovascular exercise and balance work; $3 per session or $24 for eight sessions.

• Enhance Fitness, 8:45 to 9:50 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays through November; cardiovascular workout, flexibility, balance and strength; $3 per session or $24 for eight sessions.

Pathways to Work: Training for those who must return to work, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. weekdays, Nov. 3 through 16 in Monroe. Call for locations; sponsored by YWCA regional center, 3301 Broadway, Everett. Registration required; 425-258-2766, ext. 226; www.ywcaworks.org.

Seasonal flu shots: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 27, Camano Island Senior and Community Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island; $30; 360-629-4522, ext. 7939.

Senior exercise classes: 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Emeritus at Silver Lake, 12806 Bothell-Everett Highway, Everett; $2 per session; low-impact aerobics, strength training, balance, coordination and flexibility; 425-338-3227.

Skagit Regional Clinics (formerly Skagit Valley Hospital): 360-629-6481, 360-814-2424; www.srclinics.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.

Swedish/Edmonds Hospital classes: 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds; registration required; 425-640-4066; www.stevenshealthcare.org. Classes on fourth floor unless otherwise noted.

• Beginning and intermediate yoga for a healthy mind and body, 4 to 5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Nov. 1 through 29; $12 per class, first class is free.

Women’s wellness classes and events: Women’s Wellness Center, 2817 Rockefeller Ave., Everett; 425-259-9899. Classes are for drop-in guests as space permits.

• Circuit training room open, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays.

• Dance Pulse for all skill levels, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Fridays.

• Belly dancing for all skill levels, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays and noon to 1 p.m. Fridays.

• Yoga for all skill levels, noon to 1 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 to 10:50 a.m. Saturdays.

• Zumba, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

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