Classes
Adult first aid/CPR recertification: 8 a.m. to noon the first Saturday of each month, $25, current card required. Cascade Valley Hospital, 330 S. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington; 360-435-2133, ext. 4705.
Auto and work injury class: Chiropractic massage, nutrition, 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Auto and Work Injury Clinic, Marysville. Registration required; 360-653-8307.
Building family strengths: Parenting class offered by Pathways for Women YMCA, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays in Lynnwood or 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays in Everett, free; 425-774-9843, ext. 223.
Childbirth preparation: 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, $60, Valley General Hospital, 14701 179th SE, Monroe; 360-794-1411.
Childbirth preparation: Fast-track course, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. fourth Saturday of Sept. and Nov., $75. Cascade Valley Hospital, 330 S. Stillaguamish, Arlington; 360-435-2133.
Dust mites, allergens and mold…oh my!: 7 to 8 p.m. Oct. 12, free. Sno-Isle Natural Foods Co-op, 2804 Grand Ave., Everett; 425-259-3798.
First aid basics: 8 a.m. to noon third Saturday of each month. $25. Cascade Valley Hospital, 330 S. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington; 360-435-2133, ext. 4705.
Fitness: Balance, flexibility, strength, aerobics, 8:25 to 9:20 a.m. and 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; $25 members, $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 at Cascade Valley Hospital Wound Care Center, 875 Wesley St., Suite 210, Arlington, $10 per person, registration required. 360-435-8158.
HIV/AIDS disease prevention: 1 to 5 p.m. first Saturdays at Cascade Valley Hospital, 330 S. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington. $8 per person. 360-435-2133, ext. 1146.
How digestion affects your immune system: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6, free. Sno-Isle Natural Foods Co-op, 2804 Grand Ave., Everett; 425-259-3798.
Senior exercise: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and 10:10 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, $2, at Arbor Place, Silver Lake, 12806 Bothell Everett Highway, Everett; 425-338-3227.
Weight loss: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 29, free, registration required. Stevens Hospital, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds; 425-640-4066.
What every parent should know about vaccines: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26, $10, $5 advance, Snohomish Valley Holistic Medicine, 1830 Bickford Ave., Suite 201, Snohomish; 360-282-4014, www.snovalleyholistic.com.
Whole foods nutrition for children: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15, $10, $5 advance, Snohomish Valley Holistic Medicine, 1830 Bickford Ave., Suite 201, Snohomish; 360-282-4014, www.snovalleyholistic.com.
Events
5K Poker &Paws Walk: Cascade Valley Hospital Foundation’s fifth annual fundraising 5K Poker &Paws Walk, 10 a.m. Sept. 24, $20 registration, $5 doggie bag, Olympic Place Retirement &Assisted Living Community, Arlington; 360-435-2133, ext. 4705, www.cascadevalley.org/foundation.
Blood drives: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 20, Snohomish County Employees, 3000 Rockefeller, Everett; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 21, Snohomish Health District, 3020 Rucker Ave., Everett; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 23, Top Foods, 1301 Ave. D, Snohomish; 1 to 7 p.m. Sept. 26, St. Cecilia, 26900 78th Ave. NW, Stanwood. Volunteers are needed for mobile blood drives and at donation centers. Hours are flexible. Call 800-266-4033 or visit www.psbc.org.
Counseling services: Low and no-cost counseling services offered by Pathways for Women YWCA, in Lynnwood and Everett; 425-774-9843, ext. 301.
Diabetes aware and care: Free diabetes screenings at all Wal-Mart stores, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 24, www.walmart.com.
Donate used hearing aids: Sertoma Hearing Aid Bank, Everett Sertoma Club, P.O. Box 5488, Everett, WA 98206. 425-355-0720.
Ethnic elders resource fair: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 24, Lynnwood Convention Center, 3711 196th St. SW, Lynnwood.
Free breast and cervical exams: Free screenings for lesbian, bisexual and transgendered women ages 40 through 64, income and insurance restrictions, registration required. 877-323-6540.
MS Helping Hands: The Donor Closet carries and accepts donations of mobility items and other items for disabled persons, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 409 Howell Way, Edmonds; 425-712-1807.
Mammograms and wellness exams: Positive Women’s Network offers free or low-cost mammograms and yearly wellness exams. Call 425-259-9899 or 888-651-8931 for details.
Mental health treatment: Available for women who can benefit from counseling but are not in need of intensive mental health treatment, free or sliding fee. For information, call 425-774-9843, ext. 301.
Mothers &More annual open house: South Snohomish County chapter, 7 p.m. Sept. 30, Merrill Gardens Retirement Home, 14905 Bothell-Everett Highway, Mill Creek; 425-318-1339.
Power wheelchairs available: Three Wishes Inc. offers wheelchairs for seniors and the disabled who qualify. For information, call 800-839-5715.
Prostrate screenings: Free screenings include blood draw and exam, recommended for men age 40 through 75, Oct. 5 and 12, appointments required, Providence Everett Medical Center, Pacific Campus, 916 Pacific Ave., Everett; 425-258-7977.
Senior coed hiking group: Seniors interested in joining a coed hiking group through Everett Senior Center, call 425-257-8780.
Turning Wishes Into Stars: Gala event to honor medical professionals and individuals providing exemplary care for elderly patients, 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 5, Alterra Clare Bridge of Silver Lake, 2015 Lake Heights Drive, Everett; 360-652-3245, www.elderslastwish.org.
Walk Across Washington: Statewide walking event, walk a three-mile segment in Edmonds, 10:45 a.m. Oct. 14; www.walkwashington.org.
Well child exams: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 24, $35 per exam, $15 per 15 minute massage, Snohomish Valley Holistic Medicine, 1830 Bickford Ave., Suite 201, Snohomish; 360-282-4014, www.snovalleyholistic.com.
Wellness Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 24, YMCA Marysville Family Branch, 6420 60th Drive NE, Marysville, 2 to 5 p.m. Sept. 24, YMCA Mukilteo Family Branch, 10601 47th Place W., Mukilteo; 306-653-9622.
Women’s Health and Wealth Conference: Speakers discuss health and wealth-related topics, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 1, $75 includes lunch, Everett Conference Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett; 425-418-3307, www.thewhwc.com.
Volunteers
American Red Cross: Seeking volunteers for disaster services department; 425-252-4103, ext. 29.
Senior Peer Counseling: Seeking volunteers ages 55 years and older to provide one-on-one counseling to adults ages 60 and older. For information, call 425-290-1252.
Stanwood Senior Center: Seeking volunteers for bingo events 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursdays, 6 to 9:30 p.m. Sundays at the center. Also seeking volunteers to sort donated items and cashier at thrift store from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. For information, call 360-629-7403.
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