Classes
AARP Driver Safety program: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 17 and 18, a refresher course for seniors, $10. Valley General Hospital, 14701 179th Ave. SE, Monroe; 360-794-1411.
Aromatherapy basics: 10 a.m. to noon May 15, $25. Apothecary In Thyme, 2531 Broadway, Everett; 425-252-6533.
Diabetes 101: 6:30 to 8 p.m. second Thursdays at Cascade Valley Hospital, 330 S. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington. 360-435-2133, ext. 4705.
Good night, sleep tight: Learn how aging, illness or medication can affect sleep patterns, 12:45 to 2 p.m. May 18. Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E. Riverside Drive, Bothell; 425-487-2441.
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.
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.
Heartburn, gastric reflux, gas, bloating and bowel disorder: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 11 at Sno-Isle Natural Foods Co-Op, 2804 Grand Ave., Everett; 425-259-3798.
Meditation for health and wellness: 6 to 7 p.m. Thursdays, through May 27 at Valley General Hospital, 14701 179th SE, Monroe. $8 per session, $30 per month. 360-794-1411..
Natural medicine for travel: 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. May 18 at Sno-Isle Natural Food Co-Op, 2804 Grand Ave., Everett; 425-259-3798.
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: Incorporates hypnotherapy and addiction education, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Mondays through May 24 at Valley General Hospital, 14701 179th Ave. 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. 5th, 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. Michaels 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, Pacific Campus. 425-258-7796.
Cancer: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Mondays, through May 24 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 2:30p.m. third Wednesdays at Providence Hospice and Home Care of Snohomish County. 425-261-4808.
Caregivers: 1:30 to 3 p.m. May 18 at the Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood. 360-629-7403.
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: Womens 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 group: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. second Mondays at Valley General Hospital, 14701 179th SE, Monroe. Free. 360-794-1411.
Diabetes: 11 a.m. to noon, May 17 at the Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood. 360-629-7403.
La Leche League: For mothers learning to breastfeed, various groups meet. Central Snohomish, meets second Tuesday of the month, 10 a.m. at St. Michaels Church, 1514 Pine Ave., Snohomish, 360-793-0219, 425-379-5989; Everett, meets first Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Brethren Church, 11329 23rd Drive SE, Everett, 425-379-5989; Gold Bar, meets first Thursday of the month, 1 p.m. Call for meeting location, 360-793-2128, 360-793-0219; Marysville, meets second Thursday of the month, 10 a.m. at Mountain View Presbyterian, 5115 100th NE, Marysville, 425-397-9757, 360-658-7342.
Narcotics Anonymous: 24-hour help line at 425-609-6170.
PFLAG: Parents, families &friends of lesbians &gays, Everett chapter, 7 p.m. May 17, First Congregational Church of Everett, 2624 Rockefeller Ave., Everett; 360-653-5114.
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, 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.
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
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 disorder: Learn about anxiety disorders, and receive free testing with a health professional, 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.
Baby Fair: Cascade Valley Hospital and Clinics hosts a fair for babies and their parents, 2 to 6 p.m. May 20 in the Cascade Conference Room, 330 S. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington.
Blood drives: 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. May 12 at Cascade High School, 801 Casino Road, Everett; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 12 at Everett Clinic, 3901 Hoyt, Everett; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 17 at Skagit Valley College, 1900 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 18 at Oak Harbor High School, 950 NW Second Ave., Oak Harbor; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 800-266-4033 or visit www.psbc.org.
Gala evening and silent auction: Families for Kids hosts this event featuring live music, 7 p.m. May 14 at Gleneagle Golf Course, 7619 E. Country Club Drive, Arlington; 425-268-7145.
Latina Health Fair: Washington Health Foundations second annual fair to reach those who lack health insurance or access to health care, free medical exams, free child care, activities for kids, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 15 at Seahawks Stadium and Exhibition Center, West Field Plaza, Seattle.
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