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 e-mail Sandib@cascadevalley.org. Auto and work injury class: 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Chiropractic massage, nutrition, Auto and Work Injury Clinic, 3505 136th St. NE, Marysville; 360-653-8307, registration required.
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; 800-266-4033, www.psbc.org.
Community event: “Everyone Gets to Play,” Sept. 8, Civic Center Field, Sixth Avenue N. and Bell Street, Edmonds; 5K run at 7 a.m., inflatable toys and other activities start at 10 a.m., tennis ball chase at 6 p.m., $5 per tennis ball to take part in the chase; www.skyc.net for details.
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.
Donate used hearing aids: Sertoma Hearing Aid Bank, Everett Sertoma Club, P.O. Box
First-aid basics: 8 a.m. to noon third Saturdays, $25, Cascade Valley Hospital, 330 S. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington; 360-435-2133, ext. 4705.
First aid/CPR: Initial adult class, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. third Saturdays, Cascade Valley Hospital, 330 S. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington; $60; registration required, 360-435-2133, ext. 4700, e-mail Sandib@cascadevalley.org.
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, Bothell; 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.
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.
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.
Power wheelchairs available: Three Wishes Inc. offers wheelchairs for seniors and disabled persons who qualify; 800-839-5715.
Prostate health meetings: 7 to 8:30 p.m. third Mondays, third floor conference room, Stevens Hospital, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds; guest speakers at each meeting; 425-640-4017, www.stevenshealthcare.org.
Safe Sitter course: Call for times and dates, designed for ages 11 to 13, covers CPR, feeding, diapering, discipline and more, $50; Cascade Valley Hospital, 330 S. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington; registration required; 360-435-2133, ext. 4700, e-mail Sandib@cascadevalley.org.
Senior exercise: 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, $2; Arbor Place, Silver Lake, 12806 Bothell-Everett Highway; aerobics, balance and more; 425-338-3227.
Women’s wellness classes: Women’s Wellness Center, 2817 Rockefeller Ave., Everett; various times and topics, RSVP required; 425-259-9899. Beginning tai chi, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 5 through Oct. 3, $30 members, $40 nonmembers. Purna yoga, level 1, 4:45 to 6 p.m. Sept. 6 through Oct. 25, $60 members, $80 nonmembers. Purna yoga introduction, 4:45 to 6 p.m. Sept. 11 through Oct. 30, $60 members, $80 nonmembers. Creating your own personal wellness, 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Sept. 12 through Oct. 3, four-week class, $100 members, $150 nonmembers.
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.
Hospice volunteer meeting: 12:30 to 3 p.m. Sept. 20, Providence Hospice &Home Care of Snohomish County offices, 2731 Wetmore Ave., Everett; registration required; 425-261-4804.
MS Helping Hands: Seeks volunteers for regular shifts, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 9792 Edmonds Way, #229, Edmonds; 425-712-1804.
Upcoming
Group Health MS bike tour: 730 a.m. Sept. 8 and 9, Rider Village, corner of Second and State streets, La Conner; $50 registration before Sept. 8, $60 on Sept. 8, includes meals, camping and more; $250 minimum pledge; 800-344-4867, option 2, ext. 800, www.nationalmssociety.org.
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