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.
Childbirth preparation: Six-week class, 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, May 5 through June 9 at Valley General Hospital, 14701 179th Ave. SE, Monroe. $60, medical coupons accepted. 360-794-1411.
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, safety, CPR and AED: Two-year certification class, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 10 at Valley General Hospital, 14701 179th Ave. SE, Monroe, $48. 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.
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 to 7 p.m. Thursdays May 6-27 at Valley General Hospital, 14701 179th Ave. SE, Monroe. $8 per session, $30 per month. 360-794-1411.
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.
Smoking cessation class: Incorporates hypnotherapy and addiction education, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Mondays, May 10-24 at Valley General Hospital, 14701 179th Ave. SE, Monroe. 360-794-1411.
Star Sitters: Teaches basic baby-sitting skills to boys and girls ages, 11 to 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 8 at Valley General Hospital, 14701 179th Ave. SE, Monroe. $25. 360-794-1411.
Yoga classes: Various times Monday through Saturday, Divine Yoga Center, 7229 44th Ave. NE, Marysville. 360-657-5260 or 800-657-9642.
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, Arlington. 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Freeborn Lutheran Church, 2304 300th 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 St., 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.
Breast cancer: 10 to 11:30 a.m. second and fourth Wednesdays Providence Everett Medical Center’s Pacific Campus. 425-258-7796.
Cancer: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Mondays through May 24 at Valley General Hospital 14701 179th Ave. SE Monroe. 360-794-1411.
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.
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 group: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. second Mondays at Valley General Hospital, 14701 179th Ave. SE, Monroe. Free. 360-794-1411.
Heart: 11 a.m. to noon May 6 at the Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood. 360-629-7403.
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 help line at 425-609-6170.
Parkinson’s spouse support: 2 p.m. second Mondays in the Baker Room of the medical office building next to Providence Everett Medical Center’s 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 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, 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.
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.
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: A free informational meeting for prospective adoptive parents, 7 to 8:30 p.m. May 11 at Open Adoption and Family Services, 1737 NW 56th St., Suite 102, Seattle. For information: www.openadopt.com, 206-782-0442.
Anxiety disorders: Learn about anxiety disorders and receive free testing with a health professional, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 5 at 1806 Lake Stevens Road, Lake Stevens; 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. May 16 at Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett. For information: www.freedomfromfear.org, 888-442-2022.
Blood drives: 1 to 4 p.m. May 8 at Skagit Valley College, 1900 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 10 at Sno Isle Regional Library, 7312 35th Ave. NE, Marysville; 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 11 at Cascade High School, 801 Casino Road, Everett; 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. May 11 at Snohomish County Employees, 3000 Rockefeller, Everett; 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Judith Orloff book signing and lecture: Author of “Positive Energy: Ten Extraordinary Prescriptions for Transforming Fatigue, Stress and Fear into Vibrancy, Strength and Love,” conducts a book signing and lecture, 7:30 p.m. May 10 at Shoreline Conference Center, 18560 First Ave. NE, Shoreline. $18. For information: www.womenofwisdom.org.
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