Classes
“Aging Gracefully: Keeping Your Independence”: 1 p.m. May 25. South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds; 425-774-5555.
Car seat safety: 7 to 8:30 p.m. May 26, free, registration required, at Stevens Hospital, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds; 425-640-4066.
Childbirth preparation: Fast-track course, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. fourth Saturday, $75. Cascade Valley Hospital, 330 S. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington; 360-435-2133.
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 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. every other Tuesday at Cascade Valley Hospital Wound Care Center, 330 S. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington. $10 per person, registration required, call for dates. 360-435-8158.
Heavy menstrual bleeding: 7 to 8:30 p.m. May 25, free, registration required, Stevens Hospital, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds; 425-640-4066.
High blood pressure: 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 25, $10, registration required, at Stevens Hospital, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds; 425-640-4066.
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.
Support groups
Al-Anon: 6:30 p.m. Sundays and 8 p.m. Fridays in the Health Department 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 NW, 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 at 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.
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 2:30p.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, 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.
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.
Men’s discussion: 10 to 11 Wednesdays at Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood; 360-629-7403.
Moms of Maltby: 9:30 to 11a.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.
Narcotics Anonymous: 24-hour helpline 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 Drive NW, Stanwood. 6:30 p.m. Fridays at Providence Hospital Medical Center, Mount Adams room, 13330 Rockefeller Ave., 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 disease: 2 p.m. fourth Saturdays in the Rainier Room of the medical office building next to Providence Everett Colby campus. No meetings in July, August or December; 425-338-3136.
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.
TOPS: 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-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.
Events
Blood drives: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 25, Everett Clinic, 3901 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Volunteers are needed for mobile blood drives and at donation centers. Hours are flexible. Call 800-266-4033 or visit www.psbc.org.
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.
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 more information, call 425-774-9843, ext. 301.
Power wheelchairs available: Three Wishes Inc. offers wheelchairs for seniors and people with disabilities who qualify. For information, call 800-839-5715.
Senior co-ed hiking group: Seniors interested in joining a co-ed hiking group through Everett Senior Center, call 425-257-8780.
Volunteers
American Red Cross: Seeking volunteers for disaster services department; 425-252-4103, ext. 29.
Crohn’s disease study: University of Washington is seeking volunteers with active Crohn’s disease to test the safety and effectiveness of Inflabloc Cap, an experimental drug. 206-221-3338.
Community disaster education: Volunteers from the American Red Cross, Island County Chapter will come to your organization. 360-257-2096.
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.
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