Classes
AARP driver safety: A refresher course for seniors, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 21 and 22, $10. Valley General Hospital, 14701 179th St. SE, Monroe. 360-794-1411.
Adult first aid/CPR recertification: 8 a.m. to noon the first Saturday of each month. $25 per person. Must have current card to attend class. Cascade Valley Hospital, 330 S. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington. $25. 360-435-2133, ext. 4705.
Auto and work injury class: New and alternative approaches. Chiropractic massage, nutrition, 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Auto and Work Injury Clinic, Marysville. Seating limited. Call to register. 360-653-8307.
Beginning belly dance, yoga dance and yoga fundamentals: Movement Arts, The Big Red Barn, 3502 204th St. NE, Arlington. For times and prices: www.movementarts.com, 360-435-7193.
Caregiving training for life’s end: Family or friend caregivers can join this free class, 7 to 9 p.m. June 22, 24, 29, July 1, 6. Providence Hospice and Home Care of Snohomish County, 2731 Wetmore Ave., Everett; 425-261-4808.
Childbirth preparation: Fast-track course, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. fourth Saturday of every other month, Cascade Valley Hospital, 330 S. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington. Eight-hour class with lectures and videos on labor and immediate postpartum. $75 per couple, medical coupons accepted. 360-435-2133, ext. 4705.
Diabetes 101: 6:30 to 8 p.m. second Thursdays at Cascade Valley Hospital, 330 S. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington. 360-435-2133, ext. 4705.
First-aid basics: 8 a.m. to noon third Saturday of each month. $25. Cascade Valley Hospital, 330 S. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington. 360-435-2133, ext. 4705.
First aid, safety, CPR and AED awareness: Two-year certification, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 19, $48. Valley General Hospital, 14701 179th St. 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.
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.
Food health: Learn to live without foot pain, 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. May 25 at Shoes ‘n’ Feet, Everett Mall Plaza, 1203 SE Everett Mall Way, Suite R, Everett; 425-348-7306.
HIV/AIDS disease prevention: 1 to 5 p.m. first Saturdays at Cascade Valley Hospital, 330 S. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington. $8 per person. $35. 360-435-2133, ext. 1146.
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.
Low back health: Physical therapists will be available to give information on how to care for your lower back, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 26. Silver Lake Physical Therapy, 10207 19th Ave. SE, Everett; 425-337-3166.
Meditation for health and wellness: 6 to 7 p.m. Thursdays, through May 27 at Valley General Hospital, 14701 179th St. SE, Monroe. $8 per session, $30 per month. 360-794-1411.
Mindful Eating: Four-week weight loss workshop that employs hypnotherapy with an emphasis on nutrition education, conscious selections and lifestyle changes, 6:30 to 8 p.m. June 1 and 8, $30. Valley General Hospital, 14701 179th St. SE, Monroe. 360-794-1411.
Natural hormone replacement: 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. June 17 at Sno-Isle Natural Food Co-Op, 2804 Grand Ave., Everett; 425-259-3798.
“No Longer the Forgotten Ones”: Katie’s Adult Day Care and Sunrise Assisted Living presents a two-hour seminar on Alzheimer’s and dementia for caregivers, 1 to 3 p.m. June 3, at Calvary Chapel, 9428 Fourth St. SE, Lake Stevens. 360-653-0167.
Senior exercise: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and 10:10 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Arbor Place, Silver Lake, 12806 Bothell Everett Highway, Everett. $2 per class. 425-338-3227.
Star sitters: Babysitting class for boys and girls ages 11 to 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 12, $25. Valley General Hospital, 14701 179th St. SE, Monroe. 360-794-1411.
Support groups
Al-Anon: 6:30 p.m. on Sundays 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 the Trinity Lutheran Church, 24th and Lombard streets, Everett.
Al-Anon/Alateen: 7 p.m. Tuesdays at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 1600 Pine Ave., Snohomish. Child care provided. 425-379-0905. 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.
Arthritis: 1 to 2:30 p.m. May 28 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.
Cancer: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Mondays, June 7 to 28 at Valley General Hospital 14701 179th St. 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 2:30p.m. third Wednesdays at Providence Hospice and Home Care of Snohomish County. 425-261-4808.
Childhood sexual abuse and rape: A new support group for adult female survivors of childhood sexual abuse and rape is forming in the south county area. 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: Pathways for Women YWCA offers professional, affordable counseling services for women, short or long-term available. Services $10-$60 per session based on sliding fee scale. Downtown Everett and Lynnwood locations. Call 425-774-9843, ext. 301, or 877-773-9843, ext. 301.
Depression: A faith-based support group for people struggling with depression will meet at 7 p.m. second Mondays at Westgate Chapel, 22901 Edmonds Way, Edmonds. Child care is available. 425-775-2776.
Diabetes education: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. second Mondays at Valley General Hospital, 14701 179th St. SE, Monroe. Free. 360-794-1411.
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.
Moms of Maltby: For mothers in the Woodinville/Maltby area, 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 an 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 for information and locations. 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: Marysville area, meets second Saturday of month at Cascade Reform Church, 13908 51st Ave. NE, Marysville. Call Lisa, 425-335-0608, or Barb, 360-659-7431.
Narcotics Anonymous: 24-hour helpline at 425-609-6170.
New Moms: For mothers of newborns, 90-minute support-group session held weekly for eight weeks at Swedish Medical Center, Ballard Campus, $40. 206-781-6055.
Parents of children with special needs: 7to 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. 425-775-2776.
Parkinson’s disease: The Everett Parkinson’s Support Group will meet at 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’s Colby campus. 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.
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.
Washington Breast &Cervical Health Program: Provides free mammograms, diagnostic services and referrals for 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/discussion at 12:30 p.m. first and third Tuesdays in east county. Call for locations, 425-252-7617.
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 1 p.m. May 26 at Verizon, 2600 W. Casino Road, Everett; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 27 at Stanwood High School, 7400 272nd St. NW, Stanwood; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 29 at Goldbar Nature Trails, 16411 May Creek Road, Gold Bar; 1 to 3 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. June 1 at Arlington Heights Community Club, 12221 Arlington Heights Road. Volunteers are needed for mobile blood drives and at donation centers. Hours are flexible. Call 800-266-4033 or visit www.psbc.org.
Family counseling: Tim Weber, author of “Coming Home Again,” heads the discussion, noon to 1 p.m. May 27. Bastyr University auditorium, 14500 Juanita Drive NE, Kenmore; 425-602-3028.
Relay for Life: Register you team for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Monroe taking place June 12 and 13. 360-863-4517.
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