Adult first aid-CPR recertification class: 9 to 11 a.m. first Saturdays, Cascade Valley Hospital, 330 S. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington; $25; registration required, 360-435-2133, ext. 4700, e-mail sandib@cascadevalley.org.
Blood drives: The Puget Sound Blood Center has blood drives in many communities. Volunteers are needed for mobile blood drives and at donation centers, flexible hours; 800-398-7888, www.psbc.org.
Children’s health tests: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 25, Nile Shrine Center and Golf Club, 6601 244th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace; free, tests are for ages birth to 18 years and cover a range of disorders, limb and joint problems; no appointment necessary; 425-774-9611, ext. 611.
“Climb to Fight Breast Cancer” meeting: 7 p.m. Oct. 7, REI store, 222 Yale Ave. N., Seattle; information on various Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center mountain climbing trips to benefit breast cancer research; free; 206-223-1944, 888-873-1938, www.fhcrc.org/climb.
Counseling and classes: Pathways for Women YWCA; affordable mental health clinics. Downtown Everett and Lynnwood locations, 425-774-9843, ext. 301; 877-773-9843, ext. 301.
Diabetic foot care education: 9:30 a.m. second Saturdays, ongoing, Shoes ‘N’ Feet store, 1203-R SE Everett Mall Way, Everett (across from the mall); free; 425-348-7306, www.shoesnfeet.com.
First aid, baby-sitting, child safety: All classes take place at Marysville Public Library, 6120 Grove St., Marysville, unless otherwise noted; registration required, 360-363-8400.
Fitness: 8:25 to 9:20 a.m. and 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E. Riverside Drive, Bothell; balance, flexibility, strength, aerobics; $25, $30 nonmembers; bring mat or towel; 425-487-2441.
“Five Wishes Living Will” community seminar: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 11, Conference Room B, Providence Hospice &Home Care, 2731 Wetmore Ave., Everett; free, but registration required; 425-261-4815.
Flu shot clinics: Various local TOP Food and Haggen stores, no appointment necessary; $25; bring Medicare or health insurance card; www.haggen.com, www.top-foods.com.
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 1, 6 and 16, noon to 7 p.m. Oct. 24, TOP Food, 1301 Ave. D, Snohomish.
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 2, 8 and 14, noon to 7 p.m. Nov. 7, Haggen Food &Pharmacy, 20150 74th Ave. NE, Arlington.
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 2, TOP Food &Drug, 21900 Highway 99, Edmonds.
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 2, 8 and 14, noon to 7 p.m. Oct. 20, Haggen Food &Pharmacy, 8915 Market Place NE, Lake Stevens.
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 3, 7 and 13, noon to 7 p.m. Nov. 6, TOP Food &Drug, 1605 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett.
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 3, Haggen Food &Pharmacy, 3711 88th St. NE, Marysville.
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 10 and 13, noon to 7 p.m. Oct. 21, Haggen, 26603 72nd Ave. NW, Stanwood.
Foot care clinic for seniors: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. every other Tuesday, Cascade Valley Hospital Wound Care Center, 875 Wesley St., Suite 210, Arlington; $20; 360-403-8158, registration required.
Foot reflexology sessions: 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, Everett Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett; $15 for 20 minutes, $20 for 30 minutes; 425-257-8780.
HIV-AIDS prevention: 1 to 5 p.m. first Saturdays, Cascade Valley Hospital, 330 S. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington; $8; 360-435-2133, ext. 1146.
Mammograms and wellness exams: Positive Women’s Network offers free or low-cost mammograms and yearly wellness exams; 425-259-9899, 888-651-8931.
Medicare information sessions: 10 to 11 a.m. last Thursdays, through October, Everett Clinic Conference Center, 3830 Hoyt Ave., Everett; registration required; 425-258-3901, www.everettclinic.com/medicare.
Mental health treatment: For women who can benefit from counseling but do not need intensive treatment; free or sliding fee; 425-774-9843, ext. 301.
Mobility equipment available: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, ongoing, 409 Howell Way, Edmonds; Multiple Sclerosis Helping Hands Donor closet provides hospital beds, lifts, shower benches, wheelchairs; 425-712-1807.
Movement Arts classes: 3502 204th St. NE, Arlington. Most classes last seven weeks; 360-435-7193, www.movementarts.com for costs and to register. Evolution, freestyle blended dance, 6 to 6:45 p.m. Mondays. Yoga-pilates fusion, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Jazz dance, 7 to 8:15 p.m. Thursdays.
Pathways to Work sessions: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily, Oct. 1 through 14 in Arlington, call for details on locations; sponsored by YWCA regional center, 3301 Broadway, Everett, for those who must return to a job after divorce, death or disability of spouse, loss of other support or other reasons; free, but registration required; 425-258-2766, ext. 226.
Red Cross classes: All take place at the American Red Cross Island County chapter, 1150 SE Dock St., Oak Harbor; registration is required; 360-675-2912, 888-216-5727, www.islandredcross.org.
Infant and child CPR, 5 to 10 p.m. Oct. 2, $40.
First aid, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 3, $35.
Adult CPR-AED and first aid, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 11, $50.
Adult CPR-AED, 5:30 to 10 p.m. Oct. 16, $40.
Baby-sitter training, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 18, $50.
Senior aerobic classes: 2 to 3 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington; eight sessions, $22 total; 360-653-4551.
Senior exercise: 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; $2; Arbor Place, Silver Lake, 12806 Bothell-Everett Highway; aerobics, balance; 425-338-3227.
Women’s wellness classes: Women’s Wellness Center, 2817 Rockefeller Ave., Everett; various times and topics, registration required; 425-259-9899, www.womenswellnesscenter.org. Classes are at various times, mostly Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays. Topics include purna yoga, tai chi, nia, lebed, massage, reiki, nutrition classes and hypnotherapy.
Yoga classes: 7:15 to 8:15 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Everett Physical Therapy &Sports Performance Center, 1502 Hewitt Ave., Everett; $80 per month, registration required; 425-252-3908.
Yoga for seniors: 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. and 5:30 to 7:15 p.m. Tuesdays, 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. Thursdays, ongoing, Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington; call to sign up; 360-653-4551.
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; 425-712-1804.
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