Health Calendar

Classes

AARP driver safety: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 31, $10, at Henry Cogswell College, 2802 Wetmore Ave., Everett; 425-258-3351, ext. 128.

Childbirth revisited: 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 30, $20, Valley General Hospital, 14701 179th SE, Monroe; 360-794-1411.

Every breath you take: Smoking cessation, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays Oct. 28 through Dec. 2, $36, Valley General Hospital, 14701 179th SE, Monroe; 360-794-1411.

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.

HypnoBirthing childbirth preparation: Self-hypnosis and relaxation techniques, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays, Nov. 1 through 29, $250, at Avalon Wellness Center, 8821 51st Ave. NE, Marysville. 360-653-3140.

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 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.

Nutritional care and healing for your pet: With Donna Kelleher, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 13, $40, Bastyr University, 14500 Juanita Drive NE, Kenmore; 425-602-3075.

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.

Senior healthcare update: Changes in Medicare/Medicaid, prescription benefits and supplemental coverage, 10 to 11 a.m. Nov. 1, free, Valley General Hospital, 14701 179th SE, Monroe; 360-794-1411.

Signing with your baby: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 30, $8, Valley General Hospital, 14701 179th SE, Monroe; 360-794-1411.

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.

Yoga: Various times Monday through Saturday, Divine Yoga Center, 7229 44th Ave. NE, Marysville; 360-657-5260 or 800-657-9642.

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. Call 425-861-5655 or e-mail angelcare3@aol.com, or check www.angelcarefoundation.org.

Brain injury and stroke survivors: 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 2:30p.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.

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

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; 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 11a.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.

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’s Colby campus. Group does not meet in 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.

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

Blood drives: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 26, Archbishop Murphy High School, 12911 39th Ave. SE, Everett; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 26, Bryman College, 906 SE Everett Mall Way, Suite 600, Everett; noon to 6 p.m. Oct. 28, Coupeville Lions, Seventh and Main streets, Coupeville; 1 to 7 p.m. Nov. 1, South Whidbey Community, 14096 Highway 525, Langley. 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; immune boost for cold and flu season, Nov. 23; preventative medicine, Dec. 14; lose weight naturally, Jan. 11; demystifying vitamin supplements, Jan. 18.

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.

Meditation for health and wellness: Tap into your own wellness abilities with guided imagery and quiet meditation, 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Tuesdays through Nov. 2, $30 series or $6 per class. Valley General Hospital, 14701 179th St. SE, Monroe; 360-794-1411.

“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.

Senior co-ed tennis group: Seniors interested in joining a co-ed senior tennis group at 9 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; 425-257-8780.

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.

Weight loss seminar: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 26, Stevens Hospital, 21700 76th Ave. W., Edmonds; 425-744-1780.

Volunteers

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

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

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

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.