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. Register by calling the American Cancer Society at 800-227-2345.
Annual colorectal screening, throughout March; $10 donation. Call 425-297-5529 to request a home screening kit and instructions.
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. Register: 425-304-6000.
Childbirth preparation, four two-hour sessions 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays or two four-hour sessions 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays; $95 per couple. Call for dates.
Skagit Valley Hospital and clinics: 360-629-6481, 360-814-2424; www.skagitvalleyhospital.org.
Child car seat safety checks, 1 to 3 p.m. March 17 at the main hospital entrance. Certified child safety seat technicians will assess seats for age and size.
Lumbar spinal disorders, 6 p.m. March 23. Learn surgical and nonsurgical options. Call 360-629-6481 to register.
Joint replacement preparation, 1 to 3 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. Call 360-629-6481 to register.
Tests to detect peripheral arterial disease, elevated cholesterol and more, Tuesdays by appointment; $29. Call 360-629-6481 to register.
Swedish/Edmonds Hospital: 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds. Registration required. Call 425-640-4066 or see www.stevenshealthcare.org.
Pre-diabetes, 6 p.m. March 16; $30. Importance of lifestyle changes.
Childbirth center tour and tea, 10 a.m. March 19, or 6 or 7:30 p.m. March 23.
Childbirth preparation one-day seminar, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 20; $110 per couple.
Growing up male, 6:30 to 9 p.m. March 21; $25 per family. This class encourages family communication about sexual issues. Taught in partnership with Planned Parenthood of Western Washington. Growing up female, 6:30 to 9 p.m. March 24: $25 per family.
Infant safety and CPR, 6 to 9 p.m. March 23; $40 per couple.
Empower yourself weight loss, 6 to 7:30 p.m. March 23.
Driving
AAA driver improvement course, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 19, Sons of Norway-Normanna Hall, 2725 Oakes Ave., Everett; $16. Certificates of completion are given after this eight-hour course to qualify drivers age 55 and older for insurance discounts. Call 800-462-3728 for more information.
Fitness
Baby and Me fitness classes, 9:30 a.m. Fridays, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and Preschool, 215 Mukilteo Blvd., Everett; www.oslc-everett.org. Take your first class for free, then pay $10 per class. Contact Debbie at debbie@oslc-everett.org or 425-252-0413 to register.
CHECKUPS
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, 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 about the program.
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.
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