Health Calendar

  • Monday, August 1, 2005 9:00pm
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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.

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.

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.

What every parent should know about vaccines: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15, $5, $10 at the door, Snohomish Valley Holistic Medicine, 1830 Bickford Ave., Suite 201, Snohomish; 360-282-4014, www.snovalleyholistic.com.

Events

AIDS Walk: Lifelong AIDS Alliance hosts a walk, 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 10, Volunteer Park, Seattle; 206-323-9255, www.llaa.org.

Blood drives: 7:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Aug. 2, PUD, 1802 75th St. SW, Everett; Noon 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 to 6 p.m. Aug. 3, Arlington Heights Community Club, 12221 Arlington Heights Road, Arlington; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 5, Warm Beach Camp, 20800 Marine View Drive, Stanwood. Volunteers are needed for mobile blood drives and at donation centers. Hours are flexible. Call 800-266-4033 or visit www.psbc.org.

Community awareness day: Hosted by Council of the Blind, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 20, Mukilteo Public Library, 4675 Harbour Point Drive, Mukilteo; 425-775-1305.

Counseling services: Low and no-cost counseling services offered by Pathways for Women YWCA, in Lynnwood and Everett; 425-774-9843, ext. 301.

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.

“Just for Fun Poker Run”: Skagit Hospice hosts a 111-mile motorcycle and classic car ride, Aug. 14. Registration is 8 to 11 a.m. at Hometown Cafe in Sedro-Woolley, $15. 360-416-5702.

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.

National art contest: Expressions of Courage is seeking art entries from people with epilepsy. Deadline is Aug. 31. 800-224-4935, www.expressionsofcourage.com.

Power wheelchairs available: Three Wishes Inc. offers wheelchairs for seniors and the disabled who qualify. For information, call 800-839-5715.

Senior coed hiking group: Seniors interested in joining a coed hiking group through Everett Senior Center, call 425-257-8780.

Summer Festival: For people with different abilities, their caregivers and families, 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 6, Snohomish Chalet, 1705 Terrace Ave., Snohomish; 360-568-2168.

World Breastfeeding Week activity: One-mile walk, family picnic and family fun day, 11 a.m. Aug. 6, Wiggums Hollow Park, 2808 10th St., Everett; 425-303-0311, www.lalecheleague.org.

Volunteers

American Red Cross: Seeking volunteers for disaster services department; 425-252-4103, ext. 29.

Providence Hospice of Seattle: Seeking volunteers to provide administrative support. Volunteer orientation, 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 13. 206-320-7169.

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.

Support groups

Al-Anon: 6:30 p.m. Sundays and 8 p.m. Fridays in the Health Dept. Building, E. Camano Drive, Camano Island. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Immaculate Conception Church, 1200 E. Fifth St., Arlington. 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Freeborn Lutheran Church, 2304 300th St. NW, Stanwood. 8 p.m. Thursdays at United Methodist Church, 27112 102nd Drive, Stanwood.

Al-Anon Family Group: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Saturdays at Lake Stevens First Baptist Church, Main Street, Lake Stevens. 8 to 9:30 p.m. Fridays at Marysville School District Service Center, 4220 80th St. NE, Marysville, in the Strawberry Room.

Al-Anon/Alateen: 7 p.m. Tuesdays at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 1600 Pine Ave., Snohomish. Child care provided; 425-379-0905. Also, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Immaculate Conception Church, 1200 Fifth St., Arlington.

Angel Care Breast Cancer Foundation: Free help for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. Volunteers needed. 425-861-5655, angelcare3@aol.com, www.angelcarefoundation.org.

Arthritis: 1 to 2:30 p.m. fourth Fridays at the Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood; 360-629-7403.

Brain injury and stroke: For caregivers and family, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. third Thursdays, Edmonds Community College, Meadowdale Building, Room 124, 20000 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood; 425-776-7264.

Breast cancer: 10 to 11:30 a.m. second and fourth Wednesdays, Providence Everett Medical Center, Pacific Campus; 425-258-7796.

Caregivers: 1 to 2:30 p.m. fourth Fridays at Family Support Center, 6330 195th St. SW, Lynnwood. 425-670-8984; 6:30 to 8 p.m. first Mondays and 1 to 2:30 p.m. third Wednesdays at Providence Hospice and Home Care of Snohomish County. 425-261-4808; 1:30 to 3 p.m. third Tuesdays at Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood. 360-629-7403; 6:30 p.m. first Wednesdays at Alterra Clare Bridge at Silver Lake, 2015 Lake Heights Drive, Everett. 425-337-6336.

Childhood sexual abuse and rape: For adult female survivors of childhood sexual abuse and rape. Call Eileen at 425-355-1736.

Children’s bereavement: For ages 6 to 18, hosted by Widowed Information and Consultation Services of Snohomish County, class time to be determined, registration required; 425-252-7617.

Co-dependents Anonymous: 7:30 p.m. Mondays at First Congregational Church, 2624 Rockefeller Ave., Everett; 425-334-4316.

Co-dependents Anonymous: For women, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Washington Oaks Retirement Center, third floor, 1717 Rockefeller Ave., Everett; 425-876-1811.

Counseling services for women: $10 to $60 per session based on sliding fee scale. Downtown Everett and Lynnwood locations; 425-774-9843, ext. 301, or 877-773-9843, ext. 301.

Debtors Anonymous: Twelve-step program, 7 p.m. Mondays at 1906 Grand Ave., Everett, Jim, 425-259-2386; noon Wednesdays at St. Francis Episcopal Church, 13716 Bothell-Everett Highway, Mill Creek, Maria, 425-481-7272.

Depression: Faith-based group, 7 p.m. second Mondays, childcare available, at Westgate Chapel, 22901 Edmonds Way, Edmonds; 425-775-2776.

Diabetes 101: 6:30 to 8 p.m. second Thursdays at Cascade Valley Hospital, 330 S. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington; 360-435-2133, ext. 4705.

Diabetes education: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. second Mondays at Valley General Hospital, 14701 179th St. SE, Monroe; 360-794-1411.

Diabetes: 11 a.m. to noon third Mondays at the Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood; 360-629-7403.

DivorceCare: Divorce recovery, 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Monroe Community Chapel, 23515 Old Owen Road, Monroe; 360-794-6599.

Fibromyalgia: 6 p.m. third Tuesdays, Holy Cross parish office, 1805 D Main St., Lake Stevens; 425-334-6556.

Friends and Family of Eating Disorder Victims: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at Pilchuck Room, 1330 Rockefeller Ave., Everett; 360-659-5559.

Grief: 3 to 5 p.m. first and third Mondays, Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood; 360-629-7403.

Heart: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. first Thursdays at Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood; 360-629-7403.

La Leche League: 10 a.m. second Thursdays at St. Michael’s Church, 1514 Pine Ave., Snohomish, 360-793-0219, 425-379-5989; 7 p.m. first Tuesdays at Hope Lutheran Brethren Church, 11329 23rd Drive SE, Everett, 425-379-5989; 1 p.m. first Thursdays, call for location, 360-793-2128, 360-793-0219; 10 a.m. second Thursdays at Mountain View Presbyterian, 5115 100th NE, Marysville, 425-397-9757; noon third Thursdays at Valley General Hospital, Cafe Corner, 14701 179th SE, Monroe, 360-863-1316; 10:30 a.m. third Monday at Stanwood Library, 9701 271st St. NW, Stanwood, 360-629-6189. La Leche League help lines, 425-303-0311 or 800-525-3243, www.lalecheleague.org.

Lupus: 1 p.m. first Saturdays at Providence Medical Center, Pacific campus, Everett; 425-348-2994.

Men’s discussion: 10 to 11 Wednesdays at Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood; 360-629-7403.

Men’s group: Now forming, help decide time, place and frequency; 425-303-8150, www.holmanhealthconnections.com.

Moms of Maltby: 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays at Maltby Christian Assembly, 9322 Paradise Lake Road, Snohomish; 425-489-9898 or 360-668-4180.

Mothers &More: For women who care for their children at home, second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. Call Erin at 425-745-5912 or e-mail seattlerichardsons@msn.com. Web site, www.qponcentral.com/mothersandmore147.

Mothers Without Custody: Reflections of the World monthly meetings, 7 to 9 p.m. third Thursdays at Countrywalk Apartments, 3711 164th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-745-5925.

Multiple sclerosis: Second Saturday of month at Cascade Reform Church, 13908 51st Ave. NE, Marysville; 425-335-0608, 360-659-7431.

Multiple sclerosis: Well spouse, caregivers, singles and a men’s group, 6:30 p.m. first Tuesday of each month at Edmonds United Methodist Church, 828 Caspers St., Edmonds; 206-546-1011.

Narcotics Anonymous: 24-hour help line at 425-609-6170.

Overeaters Anonymous: 5:30 p.m. Mondays at Providence Hospital, Padavon room, 916 Pacific Ave., Everett. 9 a.m. Wednesdays at United Methodist Church, 27128 102nd Dr. NW, Stanwood. 6:30 p.m. Fridays at Providence Hospital Medical Center, Mount Adams room, 13330 Rockefeller, Everett. 425-239-6513.

Parents of children with special needs: 7 to 8:30 p.m. last Tuesday of the month at Family Support Center, 6330 195th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-670-8984. First Mondays at 7 p.m. Westgate Chapel, 22901 Edmonds Way, Edmonds; 425-775-2776.

Parkinson’s spouse support: 2 p.m. second Mondays in the Baker Room of the medical office building next to Providence Everett Colby campus; 425-338-3136.

Relatives as parents: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. first Fridays at Family Support Center, 6330 195th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-670-8984.

Sight impaired: “Spark in the Dark” meets from 10 a.m. to noon Fridays at the Edmonds South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds; 425-774-5555 or 425-742-7727.

T.O.P.S.: Everett Chapter of Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Delta Baptist Church, 2901 16th St., Everett; 425-347-1950. Marysville Chapter, 7 p.m. Mondays at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 7215 51st Ave. NE, Marysville; 360-657-2228 or 360-658-4667. Arlington Chapter, 6:20 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays at Arlington Hospital, Cascade room, 330 Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington; 360-654-3446.

Transitions: Social support group, 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, free. Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E. Riverside Drive, Bothell; 425-487-2441.

Washington Breast &Cervical Health Program: Free mammograms, diagnostic services and assistance in finding treatment; 800-865-3647.

Widowed Information and Consultation Services: Open discussion 11 a.m. Mondays in Everett; group for newly widowed 7 p.m. Wednesdays in Everett; day support group 1 p.m. Thursdays in south county; and luncheon and discussion at 12:30 p.m. first and third Tuesdays in east county. Call for locations, 425-252-7617.

Women Helping Women: Cancer support group meets 6:30 to 8 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays at Providence Everett Medical Center, Pacific Campus; 425-258-7796.

Women’s peer: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood; 360-629-7403.

Working parents: 5:30 to 7 p.m. second and fourth Mondays at Family Support Center, 6330 195th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-670-8984.

425-303-0311, www.lalecheleague.org.

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