Health calendar

  • Monday, September 20, 2010 4:01pm
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AAA Driver Improvement program: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 25, Normanna Hall, 2725 Oakes Ave., Everett; $16; designed for drivers age 55 and older; register at 800-462-3728.

The A’s, B’s, C’s and D’s of Medicare: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 21, small meeting room, Marysville Library, 6120 Grove St.; free; 206-724-3069.

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, continuing 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 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 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.

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, Oct. 6 through 19 in Lynnwood. Call for locations; sponsored by YWCA regional center, 3301 Broadway, Everett. Registration required; 425-258-2766, ext. 226www.ywcaworks.org;http://www.ywcaworks.org.

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

Medications and dizziness, 9 to 11 a.m. Sept. 23.

Vision – all in favor say “eye,” 9 to 11 a.m. Sept. 30.

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.

Seated and standing movement for strength and flexibility, 10 to 11 a.m. Thursdays through September; $5 per session, $25 for month.

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.

Pre-operative joint class, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 24; free.

Baby-sitting 101, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 25, third floor conference room; $30; open to ages 11 and older.

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

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