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.
Birth and family education classes: The Women &Children’s Pavilion, Providence Everett Medical Center, 900 Pacific Ave., Everett; registration required, $30 to $95; topics include childbirth preparation, feeding, infant safety and CPR, dads’ classes; 425-304-6000, www.providence.org. Also offering Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP) courses, with different dates focused on different age groups; through July 16, parenting young children (newborn to age 5); through July 17, parenting school-age children (ages 6 to 12); registration required; $85 per person, $110 per couple, for the series; 425-304-6000.
Blood drives: The Puget Sound Blood Center has blood drives in many communities. Volunteers needed for mobile blood drives and at donation centers, flexible hours; 800-398-7888, www.psbc.org.
8 to 10:30 a.m. June 10, State of Washington Division of Child Support parking lot, 5415 Evergreen Way, Everett.
1 to 7 p.m. June 16, Peace Lutheran Church, 1717 Larson Road, Silvana.
1 to 7 p.m. June 16, St. Cecelia Church, 26900 78th Ave. NW, Stanwood.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 17, Cascade conference room, Cascade Valley Hospital, 330 S. Stillaguamish, Arlington.
Brain education for successful aging lecture: 6:30 p.m. June 11, Nordstrom Recital Hall, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $40; 800-838-3006, www.bÂrownpapertickets.com.
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; 360-363-8400 to register. Registration is required. Adult, pediatric, infant first aid-CPR renewal of certification, 6 to 8:45 p.m. June 10; $30. First aid, 5:45 to 8:45 p.m. June 25, registration required; $25. Adults, pediatric and infant CPR, 6 to 8:45 p.m. June 26; $25. Baby-sitting and child safety (CABS) certification, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 23, Marysville YMCA, 6420 60th Drive NE; $39; 360-653-9622.
Fitness: 8:25 to 9:20 a.m. and 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays; balance, flexibility, strength, aerobics; $25, $30 nonmembers; bring mat or towel; Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E. Riverside Drive, ÂBothell; 425-487-2441.
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.
Herbs and health lectures: Noon to 3 p.m. June 13, Bastyr University, 14500 Juanita Drive NE, Kenmore; free; 425-602-3027, www.bastyr.edu.
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. ÂThursdays.
Pathways to Work sessions: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily, June 11-24 in Monroe, 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, www.ywcaworks.org.
Senior aerobic classes: 2 to 3 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington; 8 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.
Senior fitness meetings: Friends-in-Fitness offers breakfast meetings, 8:45 a.m. various Thursdays, Everett Mall, 1402 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett; meetings are free; registration required at Guest Services. See www.shopeverettmall.com under “Programs” for more information. Next session: June 26.
Sno-King MS: Multiple sclerosis, 6:30 p.m. first Tuesdays, through June. Edmonds United Methodist Church, 828 Caspers St., Edmonds; 425-712-1804.
Walking program: 10 a.m. Saturdays, June 14 through Aug. 16, meet at various Marysville parks; registration required; free; 360-363-8400.
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 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.
Providence Hospice and Home Care volunteer session: 2 to 4 p.m. June 18, downtown Everett; call by June 16 to register and to get driving and parking information; 425-261-4804.
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