Classes
AARP driver safety: Refresher course for seniors, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 17 and 18, $10, at Valley General Hospital, 14701 179th SE, Monroe; 360-794-1411.
First aid, safety, CPR, and automatic external defibrillator awareness: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 15, two-year certification, $48, at Valley General Hospital, 14701 179th SE, Monroe; 360-794-1411.
Infant/child CPR: Two-year-certification, 8 to 11 a.m. second Saturday of each month. Cascade Valley Hospital, 330 S. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington. $25 per family. 360-435-2133, ext. 4705.
Meditation for health and wellness: 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Jan. 18, Feb. 1, 15, March 1, $24, $7 each. Valley General Hospital, 14701 179th St. SE, Monroe; 360-794-1411.
Parenting classes: “Building Family Strengths” series, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays beginning Jan. 11 in Lynnwood, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays beginning Jan. 12 in Everett. For information, call 425-774-9843, ext. 223.
Support groups
Al-Anon: 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. 8 p.m. Fridays at the Health Dept. Building, E. Camano Drive, Camano Island.
Al-Anon Family Group: 6 p.m. Sundays at Camano Senior Center, 141 NE Camano Drive, Camano Island. 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. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays at Trinity Episcopal Church, 2301 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Handicapped accessible most meetings.
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.
Breast cancer: 10 to 11:30 a.m. second and fourth Wednesdays, Providence Everett Medical Center, Pacific Campus; 425-258-7796.
Cancer: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Mondays through Jan. 31 at Valley General Hospital, 14701 179th SE, Monroe; 360-794-1411.
Caregivers: 1:30 to 3 p.m. Jan. 18 at Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood; 360-629-7403.
Childhood sexual abuse and rape: For adult female survivors of childhood sexual abuse and rape. Call Eileen at 425-355-1736.
Co-dependents Anonymous: 7:30 p.m. Mondays at First Congregational Church, 2624 Rockefeller Ave., Everett; 425-334-4316.
Co-dependents Anonymous: Women’s focus group for healthy relationships. 5:30 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.
DivorceCare: Divorce recovery, 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Monroe Community Chapel, 23515 Old Owen Road, Monroe; 360-794-6599.
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: Drop-in group, 2 to 3:30 p.m. first and third Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays at Stevens Hospital, Kruger Quiet Room, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds; 425-640-4404.
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.
PFLAG: Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, 7 p.m. Jan. 17, First Congregational Church of Everett, 2624 Rockefeller Ave., Everett; 360-863-8222.
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.
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.
Events
Blood drives: 2 to 8 p.m. Jan. 11, Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1305 Pine Ave., Snohomish; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 12, Marysville Alternative High School, 4317 76th St. NE, Marysville. Call 800-266-4033 or visit www.psbc.org.
“Change Your Life Medicine” lecture series: Free lectures on naturopathic medicine, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Northwest Center for Optimal Health, 316 State Ave., Marysville. 360-651-9355. Lose weight naturally, Jan. 11; demystifying vitamin supplements, Jan. 18.
Great American Weight Loss Challenge: A 12-week “got milk?” challenge for women. For information, visit www.2424milk.com.
“How to improve your sleep” seminar, 2 p.m. Jan. 14. South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds; 206-372-9892.
Lifeline screening: Screening to reduce the risk of stroke, Jan. 11. Appointments begin at 9 a.m., registration required. Living Hope Community Church, 16620 Ash Way, Lynnwood; 800-697-9721.
Power wheelchairs available: Three Wishes Inc. offers wheelchairs for seniors and the disabled who qualify. For information, call 800-839-5715.
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