Volunteers
American Red Cross: The Whidbey Island and Camano Island chapters are seeking volunteer health and safety instructors to teach community classes at least once a month. Call 360-257-2096 or 888-216-5727.
Providence Hospice & Homecare of Snohomish County: 2731 Wetmore A
ve., Everett, Suite 500; 425-261-4815; www.providence.org. Compassionate volunteers are needed. Attend a free informational session from 2 to 4 p.m. July 20 in downtown Everett. Call to register by July 18.
CHECKUPS
Free mammograms: By appointment for the uninsured or underinsured, Citrine Health, 2817 Rockefeller Ave., Everett; 425-259-9899; www.citrinehealth.org.
HIV testing: Walk-in, 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, 3020 Rucker Ave., Everett; or 5 to 7 p.m. second and fourth Mondays, 6101 200th St. SW, Lynnwood; free for those who qualify, $78 for patients at low risk; other times by appointment, all offered by the Snohomish County Health District, 425-339-5298, www.snohd.org.
Senior Centers
Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett: 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett; 425-257-8780; www.everettwa.org/seniors.
• Reflexology, 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays; $25 for 30 minutes. Call 425-257-8780 to make an appointment.
Lynnwood Senior Center: 5800 198th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-670-5050; www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us/seniors.
• Blood pressure checks, dental hygiene, seated massage, foot care, recreational trips and fitness classes. Call for dates, times and costs.
Stillaguamish Senior Center: 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington; 360-653-4551; www.stillaguamishseniorcenter.com.
• Massage, foot care and blood pressure clinics, hearing aid checks, aerobics and strength and balance exercise classes. Call for dates, times and costs.
• Family caregiver support groups, 3 to 4:30 p.m. first and third Mondays of the month for spouses only; 10 to 11:30 a.m. second and fourth Tuesdays of the month for those caring for others.
• Five wishes brown bag seminar, writing your living will, noon June 28. Explore ways to direct your own treatment with advance directives if you should become too ill to speak for yourself. Bring a sack lunch.
HOSPITAL CLASSES
Providence Regional Cancer Partnership: 1717 13th St., Everett; 425-297-5500; www.cancerpartnership.org.
• Look good, feel better, for women with cancer, 1 to 3 p.m. on the second Monday of each month and 6 to 8 p.m. on the fourth Monday of each month. Cosmetologists teach women with cancer how to cope with skin changes and hair loss. Call 425-297-5507 to register.
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett: Colby campus, 1321 Colby Ave.; Pacific campus, 916 Pacific Ave., Everett; Pavilion for Women and Children, 900 Pacific Ave.; 425-261-2000; www.providence.org. Call 425-304-6000 to register.
• Pre-diabetes nutrition classes, 10:30 a.m. to noon or 2:30 to 4 p.m. on various days, Pacific campus; $25. Doctor referrals are not required. Most insurance companies will reimburse the cost of pre-diabetes nutrition education. Call 425-258-7953 to register.
• STEP (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting) for parents of children birth to 5 years, seven-week evening series, choose from July 20 to Aug. 31, Sept. 7 to Oct. 19 or Oct. 26 to Dec. 14, Pacific campus; $85 or $110 per couple. Call 425-304-6000 to register.
• STEP for parents of children age 6 to 12, seven-week evening series, choose from July 21 to Sept. 1, Sept. 8 to Oct. 20 or Oct. 27 to Dec. 15, Pacific campus; $85 or $110 per couple. Call 425-304-6000 to register.
• STEP/Teen classes for parents of teenagers, nine-week evening series, Sept. 13 to Nov. 8, Colby campus; $90 or $115 per couple. Call 425-304-6000 to register.
Skagit Valley Hospital and regional clinics: 360-629-6481, 360-814-2424; www.skagitvalleyhospital.org.
• Bicycle education, traffic safety, 6 to 8:30 p.m. June 21 and 23 and 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 25; $25, includes course manual; ages 14 years and older. Learn skills and build confidence in this 10-hour course series, featuring classroom and road instruction, taught by certified instructors with the League of American Bicyclists. Call 360-814-2424 to register.
• Five wishes, writing your living will, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. June 22. Explore ways to direct your own treatment with advance directives if you should become too ill to speak for yourself. Call 360-814-2424 to register.
• Look good, feel better for women with cancer, 1 to 3 p.m. on the fourth Monday of each month. Beauty techniques for women in active treatment or those who are about to start. Call 360-814-8287 to register.
• Stroke and aneurysm ultrasound screening, noninvasive, quick and painless, by appointment; $59 by cash or check only. Exams are not billable to insurance. Call 360-428-8208 to register.
• Heart and vascular screenings, Tuesday mornings; $29. Determine your risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. Call to schedule an appointment.
• Certified diabetes education for newly diagnosed and others needing guidance; various dates and times. Physician referrals are required. Most insurance plans will cover the cost. Call 360-428-8208 to register.
• Heart healthy fitness program, various dates and times. One-to-one attention in strength training, balance and cardiovascular fitness. Call 360-814-8368.
Swedish/Edmonds Hospital: 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds. Registration required. Call 425-640-4066 or see www.stevenshealthcare.org.
• Pre-diabetes, 9:30 a.m. June 21; $30. This class covers the importance of lowering blood sugar through lifestyle changes.
• Empower yourself weight loss, 6 to 7:30 p.m. June 22. Nutrition, exercise and positive lifestyle changes can help you lose weight.
• Stroke prevention, 6 p.m. June 27. Learn the types and causes of stroke as well as what lifestyle changes you can make to reduce your risk.
• AARP driving, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 27 and 28; $14 or $12 for AARP members. Certificates from this eight-hour course can qualify drivers age 55 and older for insurance discounts.
• Yoga for a healthy mind and body, 4 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, $12 per class or $108 for a 10-session card. First class is free. Registration is not required.
• Drop-in grief support group, 2:30 to 4 p.m. first and third Tuesdays of each month. Registration is not required.
• Early days of grief support group, 6:30 to 8 p.m. second Wednesday of the month, for people in the first year of mourning. Registration is not required.
• P.S. parent support group, 6:30 to 8 p.m. third Wednesday of the month. This drop-in support group is for parents who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss. Registration is not required.
Fitness
Women’s Wellness Center: 2817 Rockefeller Ave., Everett; 425-259-9899; www.womenswellnesscenter.org. Yoga, belly dancing and circuit training. Classes are open to drop-in guests as space permits.
Safety
Bee Safe Education & Training: 360-658-1787; www.bee-safe.com.
• CPR/AED certification, 6 to 8:30 p.m. June 21, Arlington Boys and Girls Club, 18513 59th Ave. NE, Arlington; $30. Call 360-403-3448 to register.
• Babysitting safety certification for ages 10 and older, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 29, Mill Creek Y,13723 Puget Park Drive, Everett; $45, $40 for Y members. Call 425-337-0123 to register.
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