Volunteers
American Red Cross: The Whidbey Island and Camano Island chapters seek volunteer health and safety instructors able to teach community classes at least once a month; 360-257-2096, 888-216-5727.
Providence Hospice & Homecare of Snohomish County: 2731 Wetmore Ave., Everett, Suite 500; 425-261-4815; www.providence.org.
• Compassionate volunteers are needed. Free informational session on volunteer opportunities from 6 to 8 p.m. April 20. Call to register by April 18.
CHECKUPS
Free mammograms: By appointment for the uninsured or underinsured, Citrine Health, 2817 Rockefeller Ave., Everett; 425-259-9899; www.citrinehealth.org.
Lynnwood Senior Center: 5800 198th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-670-5050; www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us/Seniors. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.
• Blood pressure checks, dental hygiene, seated massage and foot care are available as well as recreational trips and fitness classes.
Stillaguamish Senior Center: 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington; 360-653-4551; www.stillaguamishseniorcenter.com.
• Massage, 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays by appointment; $10 donation.
• Foot clinic, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. second and third Thursdays; $12. Appointments are required.
• Dakim memory fitness sessions, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Sign up on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday in the outreach office in the senior center library. See www.dakim.com for information.
• Blood pressure clinic, 10 a.m. to noon every Friday.
• Senior aerobic exercise, 9:45 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays.
• Exercise strength and balance, 2 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays.
HOSPITAL CLASSES
Providence Regional Cancer Partnership: 1717 13th St., Everett; 425-297-5500; www.cancerpartnership.org.
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; www2.providence.org. Call 425-304-6000 to register.
• STEP (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting) for parents of children birth to 5 years, seven-week evening series, choose from April 13 to May 25, June 1 to July 13, July 20 to Aug. 31, Sept. 7 to Oct. 19 or Oct. 26 to Dec. 14, Pacific campus; $85 or $110 per couple.
• STEP for parents of children age 6 to 12, seven-week evening series, choose from April 14 to May 26, June 2 to July 14, July 21 to Sept. 1, Sept. 8 to Oct. 20 or Oct. 27 to Dec. 15, Pacific campus; $85 or $110 per couple.
• STEP / Teen classes for parents of teenagers, nine-week evening series, choose from April 19 to June 14 or Sept. 13 to Nov. 8, Colby campus; $90 or $115 per couple.
Skagit Valley Hospital and regional clinics: 360-629-6481, 360-814-2424; www.skagitvalleyhospital.org.
• Pulmonary rehabilitation program, 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays for 10 weeks. This intensive class is for patients with chronic lung disorders such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis or asthma. Call 360-814-2236 for more information.
• Cancer transitions, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 19 to May 24. Free six-week workshop to help cancer survivors age 21 and older make the transition from active treatment to post-treatment care. Call 360-814-8255 to register.
• Skin cancer screening, 1 to 4 p.m. April 20. Call 360-814-8255 for an appointment.
• Child safety seat checks, 1 to 3 p.m. April 21. Certified technicians will assess seats for age- and size-appropriateness, proper installation and use, recalls and visible damage.
Swedish/Edmonds Hospital: 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds. Registration required. Call 425-640-4066 or see www.stevenshealthcare.org.
• CPR and adult first aid, 6 to 9 p.m. April 13; $80. Learn how to use a defibrillator and CPR techniques for adults, children and infants. Participants are CPR certified for two years.
• Safe sitter, 9 a.m. April 16; $40 for ages 11 to 13. Includes basic life-saving techniques, safety, basic child care. See www.safesitter.org.
• Pre-diabetes, 9:30 a.m. April 19; $30. Lower blood sugar through lifestyle changes.
• Fall prevention, 1:30 p.m. April 20. Therapists teach tricks for maintaining good balance and performing daily activities safely.
• P.S. parent support group, 6:30 to 8 p.m. April 20. Drop-in support group is for parents who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss. Registration is not required.
• Have a Happy Birthday, 9:30 to 11 a.m. April 23. Take an introductory tour of Swedish/Edmonds’ childbirth services.
• Lowering high cholesterol, 6 p.m. April 25. Exercise, nutrition, medications and positive lifestyle changes to lower cholesterol levels. Bring your most recent results.
• AARP driver retraining, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 25 and 26; $14 or $12 for AARP members. Certificates from this eight-hour course can qualify drivers age 55 and older for auto insurance discounts.
• Empower yourself weight loss, 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 27. Learn nutrition, exercise and positive lifestyle changes to lower weight and improve health.
• 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. This group is for people who are in the first year of mourning. 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.
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