Health Calendar

  • Monday, November 1, 2004 9:00pm
  • Life

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.

Childbirth preparation: 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, Nov. 3 through Dec. 8, $60, Valley General Hospital, 14701 179th SE, Monroe; 360-794-1411.

Every breath you take: Smoking cessation, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays through Dec. 2, $36, Valley General Hospital, 14701 179th SE, Monroe; 360-794-1411.

Foot care clinic for seniors: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. first Wednesdays at Cascade Valley Hospital, 330 S. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington. $8 per person. 360-435-1148.

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.

Meditation for health and well being: Using Sahaja Yoga meditation, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 6, Bastyr University, 14500 Juanita Drive NE, Kenmore; 425-602-3072.

Preventing childhood obesity: Nutrition and lifestyle, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 8 and 15, $10, $5 additional family members, Marysville Adventist Church, 12012 51st Ave. NE, Marysville; 360-435-6622.

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.

Water aerobics: 10 to 10:45 a.m. Saturdays through Nov. 20, drop-in cards still available at Mill Creek City Hall, West Coast Aquatic Center, 15622 Country Club Drive, Mill Creek. 425-745-1891, www.cityofmillcreek.com.

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.

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

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 Nov. 29 at Valley General Hospital, 14701 179th SE, Monroe; 360-794-1411.

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.

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.

Debtors Anonymous: Twelve-step program, 7 p.m. Mondays at 1906 Grand Ave., Everett; Jim, 425-259-2386.

Depression: Faith-based group, 7 p.m. second Mondays, child care 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 Nov. 15 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.

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

Heart: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood; 360-629-7403.

La Leche League: 10 a.m. second Tuesdays of each month at St. Michael’s Church, 1514 Pine Ave., Snohomish, 360-793-0219, 425-379-5989; 7 p.m. first Tuesdays of each month at Hope Lutheran Brethren Church, 11329 23rd Drive SE, Everett, 425-379-5989; 1 p.m. first Thursdays of each month, call for location, 360-793-2128, 360-793-0219; 10 a.m. second Thursdays of each month at Mountain View Presbyterian, 5115 100th NE, Marysville, 425-397-9757; noon third Thursdays of each month at Valley General Hospital, Cafe Corner, 14701 179th SE, Monroe, 360-863-1316; 10:30 a.m. third Mondays of each month 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.

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: Mill Creek chapter of international support and advocacy group 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 and caregivers, singles and a men-only 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.

Parkinson’s disease: 2 p.m. fourth Saturdays in the Rainier Room of the medical office building next to Providence Everett’s Colby campus. Group does not meet in July, August or December; 425-338-3136.

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.

PFLAG: Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, 7 p.m. Nov. 15, First Congregational Church of Everett, 2624 Rockefeller Ave., Everett; 360-863-8222.

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.

Sno-King MS: Multiple sclerosis, 6:45 p.m. first Tuesday of each month at Edmonds United Methodist Church, 828 Caspers St., Edmonds; 206-546-1011. Well spouse and caregiver, singles and men-only groups meet before general meeting at 6:15 p.m.

T.O.P.S.: The Everett Chapter of Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Delta Baptist Church, 2901 16th St., Everett; 425-347-1950. The Marysville Chapter of Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 7 p.m. Mondays at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 7215 51st Ave. NE, Marysville; 360-657-2228 or 360-658-4667.

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 mammography screening, diagnostic services and assists women 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: A cancer support group for women meets 6:30 to 8 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays at Providence Everett Medical Center, Pacific Campus; 425-258-7796.

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

Adoption meeting: Informational meeting for prospective adoptive parents, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at Open Adoption and Family Services, 1737 NW 56th St., Suite 102, Seattle; 206-782-0442, www.openadopt.com.

American Massage Therapy Association meeting: The Snohomish County Unit invites massage therapists to its meeting with Pat O’Rourke, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 8 at PUD Building, 2320 California St., Everett; www.amta-wa.org/units/snohomish_county_unit.htm.

Blood drives: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 2, Stanwood Camano Medical Center, 9631 269th St. NW, Stanwood; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 3, Everett Community College, 2000 Tower St., Everett; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 3, Sultan High School, 13715 310th Ave. SE, Sultan; 1 to 7 p.m. Nov. 4, Oak Harbor Community, 1050 SE Ireland St., Oak Harbor; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 5, Providence Everett Medical Center, 916 Pacific Ave., Everett; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 5, Top Foods, 1301 Ave. D, Snohomish; 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 8, Darrington High School, 1075 Fir St., Darrington. Volunteers are needed for mobile blood drives and at donation centers. Hours are flexible. Call 800-266-4033 or visit www.psbc.org.

“Change Your Life Medicine” lecture series: Free community 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. Natural hormone replacement, Nov. 16.

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.

“Positive Discipline: A Method for Stress Free and Successful Parenting”: Seminar, 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 10, $15 advance, $20 at the door, reservations required, Jewish Family Services, 1601 16th Ave., Seattle; 206-461-3240.

Silent auction party: The Everett area chapter of Self-Help for Hard of Hearing People host this auction, noon to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 6, Snohomish County PUD, No. 1 Building, 2320 California St., Everett; 360-653-6746.

Volunteers

Angel Care-Breast Cancer Foundation: Trained survivors offering free emotional support. Training provided. Volunteers needed. 425-861-5655, angelcare3@aol.com.

Bingo: Stanwood Senior Center is seeking volunteers to help with bingo on Thursday and Sunday evenings. Colleen, 360-629-7403.

Bone marrow donors: Puget Sound Blood Center is a donor recruitment center for the National Marrow Donor Program. Call 206-292-1897, 800-366-2831 or visit www.psbc.org.

Day trip drivers: Seeking volunteers aged 70 or younger to transport seniors in a 15-passenger van. Lynn, 360-629-7403.

Licensed massage therapists: The Positive Women’s Network is looking for volunteer licensed massage practitioners. Call 888-651-8931.

Lincoln Hill Attic: The Stanwood Senior Center thrift shop needs volunteers to sort donations and operate the cash register. Colleen, 360-629-7403.

Senior to Senior: A peer support group for ages 55 years and older is seeking volunteers interested in helping other adults who need emotional support. 425-835-5887 or 425-835-5882.

Shift worker study: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center seeks 300 female hospital and laboratory workers to participate in a study investigating the impact of night-shift work on biological factors, receive $120 to $150 upon completion. 206-667-5704 or www.fhcrc.org/phs/sws.

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