Bike MS Ride: Start at 7:30 a.m. at Skagit County Fairgrounds, Harrison and Taylor streets, Mount Vernon; end at 5 p.m. Sept. 11 and 12; various routes cover Skagit, Whatcom and Island counties; $250 minimum pledge per person, plus $65 registration fee per person; open to ages 12 and older; no deadline to sign up; must register at 800-344-4867; www.bikeMSnorthwest.org.
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 425-338-6600 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 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.
Skagit Regional Clinics (formerly Skagit Valley Hospital): 360-629-6481, 360-814-2424 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; 425-774-5555 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.
Stevens Hospital classes: 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds; registration required; 425-640-4066 Preoperative joint class, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 27; free.
Pre-diabetes/glucose intolerance/metabolic syndrome, 9:30 a.m. to noon Aug. 17; $30 per person, including support person.
Childbirth preparation, 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays, Aug. 17 through Oct. 8; $185 per couple.
Women’s wellness classes and events: Women’s Wellness Center, 2817 Rockefeller Ave., Everett; 425-259-9899 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.
Yoga for all skill levels, noon to 1 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays and 9:30 to 10:50 a.m. Saturdays.
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
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